Improving Medicine Adherence in Kidney Transplantation

Grant number: 1056717 | Funding period: 2013 - 2016

Completed

Abstract

More people require kidney transplants which are in short supply. Poor adherence to prescribed medicines risks kidney transplant rejection and increased morbidity. This project will develop and test a program to help adults requiring a kidney transplant to take their medicines as prescribed. Better medicine adherence results in improved graft life, general well-being, and reduced health care costs. Our industry partners share this vision of improved health for kidney transplant patients.

Related publications (3)

Healthcare professionals can assist patients with managing post-kidney transplant expectations

K Crawford, JK Low, E Manias, A Williams

2017-11-01

Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment option for end-stage kidney disease. However, transplantation is not a cure and ..

Nephrologists' management of patient medications in kidney transplantation: Results of an online survey

K Crawford, JK Low, E Manias, R Walker, ND Toussaint, W Mulley, M Dooley, FL Ierino, P Hughes, DJ Goodman, A Williams

2015-10-01

Rationale, aims and objectives Medication adherence is essential in kidney transplant recipients to reduce the risk of rejection a..

Medicine non-adherence in kidney transplantation

AF Williams, E Manias, CJ Gaskin, K Crawford

2014-01-01

Background: The increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease, the relative shortage of kidney donors and the economic- and heal..

University of Melbourne Researchers

Elizabeth Manias